Police seek to identify people after ‘mass disorder’ on Auckland’s K’ Road

Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied / NZ Police Police investigating a mass disorder incident that occurred on Karangahape Road in Auckland just after Christmas are appealing for the public’s assistance in identifying the people pictured in several CCTV images. At about 3.40am on 28 December, emergency services were called to the disorder involving about 50 … Read more

Christmas was less than two weeks ago. Is it too soon for hot cross buns?

Source: Radio New Zealand Move over, chocolate Santas and candy canes, Easter treats are on the way. It may be just a couple of weeks since Christmas – and 12 weeks until Easter – but hot cross buns are already on sale at some New Zealand supermarkets. “Each year our customers tell us it’s never … Read more

Stuff files court injunction over Neighbourly data breach on dark web

Source: Radio New Zealand Data from the Neighbourly website has been stolen. Screenshot The Stuff-owned website Neighbourly – at the centre of a major cyber breach – has headed to court to try to stop the stolen information spreading. The High Court at Auckland has confirmed it has received and accepted an application for an … Read more

Woman charged with allegedly bringing 22kgs of meth into the country in her checked luggage

Source: Radio New Zealand The woman had arrived at Auckland International Airport from Singapore. (File photo) RNZ / Samuel Rillstone A woman has been charged with allegedly bringing more than 20 kilograms of meth into the country in her checked luggage. The 33-year-old was arrested at Auckland International airport on Sunday. Court documents claimed she … Read more

Rescue highlights need to be prepared

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Sergeant Dougall Henderson – Invercargill Police Search and Rescue Coordinator The rescue of two boaties in a remote area of Fiordland over the weekend has highlighted the importance of being prepared when heading out on the water. The two men were on a fishing and diving trip just south … Read more

Police seek assistance to identify males following mass disorder

Source: New Zealand Police Police investigating a mass disorder that occurred on Karangahape Road in Auckland are appealing for the public’s assistance in identifying the people pictured in these CCTV images. At about 3.40am on Sunday 28 December emergency services were called to the disorder involving about 50 people. Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Greaves, Auckland … Read more

Ruatiti homicide: No charges laid following deaths of Brendon and Trina Cole

Source: Radio New Zealand Brendon and Trina Cole were found dead at a rural property in Ruatiti. SUPPLIED No charges have been laid in relation to a homicide investigation in the central North Island where a couple were found dead. It has been more than three weeks since since 56-year-old Brendon Leigh Cole and 54-year-old … Read more

Warrant to arrest: Bruce Tautari

Source: New Zealand Police Police are working to locate Bruce Tautari, who has a warrant for his arrest and is wanted by Police. Tautari, 21, is wanted for failing to appear in court and is known to frequent the wider Northland and Tāmaki Makaurau regions. It’s believed he is actively avoiding Police. If you have … Read more

Tonga’s Cabinet line-up announced for new parliament term

Source: Radio New Zealand Lord Fakafanua receives appointment confirmation from King Tupou VI at the Royal Palace in Nuku’alofa, Tonga. 18 December 2025 Tonga Prime Minister’s Office The inner circle of Tonga’s legislative assembly has been confirmed, with new prime minister Lord Fakafanua announcing his selection of cabinet ministers on Monday afternoon. Fakafanua will take … Read more

Cricket Ashes live: Australia v England, test 5, day 2

Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the action from Sydney Cricket Ground as England put on strong first inninngs in the final Ashes test. England enjoyed one of their better days of the series on Sunday, with a 154-run stand between Joe Root and Harry Brook helping them to 211 for 3 before the opening … Read more

Couple surprised to find kiwi trying to have a sleepover

Source: Radio New Zealand The kiwi was ushered outside where it ran off (file image). supplied A couple staying with friends near Whangārei Heads has been surprised by a special guest over the holidays after finding a kiwi in the sleepout they were staying in. The pair had left the doors open to cool down … Read more

Hong Kong Life Sciences Scholarship Awards: Sowing Today, Cultivating Future Leaders Tomorrow

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 January 2026 – Amid Hong Kong’s rising prominence as a hub for life sciences talent, the Hong Kong Life Sciences Society (HKLSS) is stepping up its efforts to nurture young talents who will shape the city’s scientific future. Through its Hong Kong Life … Read more

NZ government called on to uphold international law by condemning the US attack on Venezuela – Matt Robson – NewzEngine.com

Source: NewzEngine.com Former NZ Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister for Disarmament and Arms Control calls on NZ government to uphold international law by condemning the US attack on Venezuela and the kidnapping of its President. Parliament should be recalled to vote on condemnation of this act of war with sanctions to be placed … Read more

Four deadly crashes in a day

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER Four people have died in a series of separate crashes in 24 hours. Emergency services were called to a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 24 in Waikato, south of Matamata at 9.45am. “One person died at the scene, no further injuries were reported,” police said. “The road … Read more

NZ government called on to uphold international law by condemning the US attack on Venezuela – Matt Robson

Source: Hon Matthew Robson, Barrister MA (Hons) LLB (Hons) Former NZ Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister for Disarmament and Arms Control calls on NZ government to uphold international law by condemning the US attack on Venezuela and the kidnapping of its President. Parliament should be recalled to vote on condemnation of this act … Read more

Christchurch properties cordoned off as bomb squad called in

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER Cordons are in place around a Christchurch property where an ‘item of concern’ has been found. Police were called to St Barnabas Street in Fendalton at about 9.15am on Monday. The Defence Force explosive bomb disposal team is also responding. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a … Read more

Politics and Health – Minister must confront Govt.’s own role in weakening health IT security – PSA

Source: PSA The PSA says Health Minister Simeon Brown’s review into the ManageMyHealth cyber security breach announced today must confront the Government’s own actions in downsizing the very IT workforce responsible for protecting patient data in our public health system. The breach, which has compromised the private health information of up to 126,000 New Zealanders, is a chilling … Read more

Fatal crash: Wanaka

Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a crash on Roche Street, Wanaka this morning. The crash was reported at around 10:45am. One person has died at the scene. An area of Roche Street remains closed while a scene examination is completed. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre MIL OSI

Dunedin bottle store’s plans to open earlier quashed

Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Plans to open a Dunedin bottle store earlier in the day have been quashed after being told it would have been inappropriate in the student quarter. Bottle O Cumberland applied to increase its off-licence hours to 9am until 10pm at night each day. Currently, it opens at 10am and the … Read more

Fatal crash: Te Poi

Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a crash on State Highway 24/Tauranga Road, Te Poi this morning. The two-vehicle crash was reported at around 9:45am. One person died at the scene, no further injuries were reported. The road remains closed, with diversions in place. Motorists are advised to expect delays. ENDS Issued … Read more

Weather News – Sunshine, dry weather and rising temperatures – MetService

Source: MetService  Covering period of Monday 5th – Friday 9th January Summer sunshine  Higher than average forecast temperatures  Minimal risk of significant weather until Friday  Typical summertime skies are forecast for many (until at least Friday) as high pressure stretched across the country is shielding us from significant weather. For this upcoming week expect a … Read more

Govt Cuts and Health – New data shows Govt axed thousands of critical health roles in middle of crisis – PSA

Source: PSA PSA calls on political parties to pledge to reverse the cuts at election Fresh analysis by the PSA reveals that nearly three thousand critical roles across the public health system were axed as a result of the many restructures forced on Health NZ Te Whatu Ora by the Government. The analysis revealed for the … Read more

No doctors overnight in Wellington urgent care clinic

Source: Radio New Zealand The urgent care clinic at Porirua’s Kenepuru Hospital was without a doctor overnight (file image). Google Maps The urgent care clinic at Porirua’s Kenepuru Hospital was without a doctor overnight due to what Health NZ has called “unforeseen circumstances”. The agency posted on social media that there was no doctor at … Read more

Government orders review into ManageMyHealth data breach

Source: Radio New Zealand Health Minister Simeon Brown. RNZ / Mark Papalii Health Minister Simeon Brown has commissioned a review by the Ministry of Health into the response to the cyber security breach involving patient information on ManageMyHealth. In a statement, Brown said patient data is incredibly personal and whether it is held by a … Read more

Meet the Puzzleman of New Zealand

Source: Radio New Zealand A quirky shop run by Northland’s Puzzleman is itself something of a puzzle. How does a small business, selling a niche product in an out-of-the-way town of a few hundred souls, survive for half a century – especially in these tough economic times? Louis “Puzzleman” Toorenburg has a simple answer. Toorenburg … Read more

Roche Street, Wanaka closed following crash

Source: New Zealand Police District: Southern Roche Street, Wanaka is closed following a crash. The single vehicle crash was reported at around 10:45am. Initial indications are that there are serious injuries. Motorists are advised to avoid the area. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre MIL OSI

Summer returns: Temperatures could reach 30s this week

Source: Radio New Zealand Warmer, more settled weather should give rain-soaked parts of the country a chance to dry out following a weekend of heavy rainfalls and flooding in northern regions, MetService says. At the weekend, a low pressure system brought heavy rain and thunderstorms to northern parts of the country causing surface flooding and … Read more